The Capture: The Graphic Novel

Animorphs Graphix #6

by K.A. Applegate, Michael Grant, Chris Grine (Illustrator)

The sixth adventure of the wildly popular, bestselling sci-fi series by Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant returns in this new full-color graphic novel series, adapted by Chris Grine.

It was bad enough when Jake found out his older brother was one of them. It was even worse when Tobias stayed in his morph too long. But nothing compares to the horror the Animorphs are about to face -- nothing.

The Animorphs have discovered the location of the Yeerks’s new base. They’ve even figured out how to get in -- and they have a plan to hit those alien slugs where it hurts.

But they were never prepared for Jake to fall into a Yeerk pool. For Jake to become a human controller. The enemy.

It’s a race against the clock as the Animorphs face their biggest challenge Save Jake before the Yeerk can expose them all …

Genres: Science Fiction, Graphic Novels, Comics, Young Adult, Childrens, Fantasy, Middle Grade

208 pages, Hardcover

First published March 4, 2025

About the author

also published under the name Katherine Applegate

Reviews

[Mariah Wamby · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a solid book to potentially end the graphic novel adaptations on, so I’m glad we made it here.

Overall I’m hella impressed with what Grine has done with the series - the way it has stayed true to the original energy, with some much needed updates here and there.

Spoilers from here out!

For The Capture in particular I was very surprised by the way Grine decided to depict the yeerk while it was controlling Jake. I thought it was an odd choice to have it basically look like Jake’s evil twin. I think it lent for some cool visuals, but idk that it conveyed the feeling of being invaded by an alien being. I’ll have to think on that!

Also how the HELL could they leave out Jake seeing the Crayak in a fever dream!? I was so HYPED for space Sauron 😔

But really - those are some petty complaints, this book was a great adaption and I hope we get more, but am so happy with the fact we got any of these at all! Truly a great time to be an Anifan.

[Mary H · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed these graphic novels. I read the series when I was a kid and had them all at one point. I hope do the rest as graphic novels or at least the megamorphs.

[KG · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is still such a treat to get these books in this format! The art is really well done, especially all the morphs and the aliens. The overarching story is so impactful, and it deserves all the best. And this book in particular is one of the really exciting ones. I love how Chris Grine was able to show the internal communication that was going on! Can’t wait for the interview with him that is bound to happen on the podcast Animorphs Anonymous.

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

While a full fledged animated Animorphs series is unlikely in the future, at least the comic books are the closest thing that'll get to it. Even though it pretty much follows the book's beat for beat, I don't mind. It keeps the Animorphs spirit alive and there's honestly very little you can do to 'improve' from the original books anyhow. While the art style isn't the ideal rendition I was hoping for, I'm still happy that it stays true to the characters and am awaiting the next book eagerly.

[M Caesar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Every one of these and Chris grine gets better and better at making the animal forms emote and seem, well, human. My only problem with it is they removed the bit where as the yeerk controlling Jake dies Jake gets a vision of crayak finally noticing him. That part chilled me to the bone as a child in the 90s.

[Ashley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am pretty annoyed that this is most likely the last Animorph Graphic novel we get.

No David. Tragic.

This was as good a one to go out on as any other. I love seeing the Jake/Yeerk POV in this one. I was wondering how Grine was going to pull it off, and he did it really well. The artwork as usual was lovely.

[Brian Fawcett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazing Animorphs adaptation!

Chris Grine's incredibly creative mind brought this book to life in the most amazing ways. Pay close attention to all the clever details of what is one of my favorite Anamorphic books. He really did it justice. This book is a fun ride. See the Animorphs make their way through one of their most challenging adventures yet!

[Annamarie Carlson (she, her)]

I wonder how many One and Only Ivan fans are determined to read everything by Katherone Applegate and get traumatized by this series. The graphic novel visuals are so much more disturbing than the chapter books, even if the chapter books gave so much more detail.

[Abby · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite so far!!! This book was my favorite in the original series and this completely blew me away.

[Nic Mosman-Fischer · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who read the original series I loved how they did this book!
The artwork is incredible and I have loved revisiting the Animorphs in graphic novel style!!

[Emily Bishop · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just thinking about Tom makes me want to cry.

[Kelsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Art is excellent as always. This one is heavily slanted towards certain static art but Chris Grine does the best he can to make it engaging. Definitely one of the coolest Animorph storylines.

[Brit McCarthy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Please please announce the next one!

[Agnol · Rating 3 out of 5]

I actually really like this novel. The graphic novel, though, leaves out what is easily the most important part of this one, and therefore loses points.

[Dan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty fun creativity in the depiction of Jake vs. the Yeerk in his head.